"Wait, this textbook is how much?"

"And now you're telling me after I dropped $150 I don't even NEED this book?"

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/things-college-seniors-wont-miss-saying-once-they-graduatTue, 31 Mar 2015 15:14:44 -0400<b>Just think, you'll never have to read another syllabus again.</b>candacelowrynonadultnonadultI literally got online to sign up at 7:01, and you're telling me the class is full? I have to graduate on time.nonadultThere goes my savings since I was 5.nonadultWhat a waste of a tree.nonadultIS EVERYTHING IN THE GOD-FORSAKEN SYLLABUS?!nonadultOnce I actually move to a metropolitan area it will be impossible!nonadultI can't skip another class, no matter how pretty the day is. Would it be worth dropping by half a letter grade?nonadultWhen will I ever need to label the organs of a dead cat? I'm a film major.nonadultI mean, is it <i>really</i> that important?nonadultDecisions, decisions.nonadultEXCEPT NO ONE WANTS TO HELP AT ALL. Do I have to do everything?!nonadultnonadultnonadultI can either go out and show up to class as a zombie or stay in and look well-rested.nonadultI wanted to have a free day but now it's just endless nights with a dose of FOMO.nonadultHave you ever thought about a land free of being sexiled?nonadultIs there ever a time where procrastination isn't an option?nonadultI just have to make it to the next semester.nonadultAND I have to have at least 10 scholarly sources each?!nonadultWhen will the hell of procrastination be over?nonadultJust get to 2,500 words. You can do it.nonadultIs it even worth going? I hear wine and my bed calling me at home.nonadultIsn't it called Spring BREAK for a reason?nonadultA life without competing for the better grade sounds like heaven.nonadultBecause you don't get that money back, and you don't want an angry mom.nonadultThere has to be some freshman around here vying for my approval.nonadultWhy are you doing this to me during my last semester of college?nonadultMaybe I can just have it as a fallback in case I can't find a job...but then that means more tests.nonadultWell, actually that never goes away, but you're all in it together.nonadultThis Guy's Calligraphy Instagrams Will Make You Feel Immensely Calmhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/this-guys-calligraphy-instagrams-will-make-you-feel-immensel?utm_term=4ldqpia
The satisfaction is in a class of its own.

Seb Lester, an artist and designer in England, has the greatest Instagram in the world being capable of drawing literally any logo in the most satisfying way.

Just look at how oddly sexual this Google logo is.

Having a super stressful day, and need a moment of peace? Watching the Harry Potter logo come to life is the only thing you need.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/this-guys-calligraphy-instagrams-will-make-you-feel-immenselSun, 29 Mar 2015 19:24:58 -0400<b>The satisfaction is in a class of its own.</b>candacelowrynonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultWe Tried Out Pinterest Hair Tutorials And This Is What Happenedhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/we-tried-out-pinterest-hair-tutorials-and-this-is-what-happe?utm_term=4ldqpia
“I have testicles on my head.”

We got four women to try out a few of the most popular Pinterest hair tutorials, and it was a little harder than we expected.

Our first challenge was a simple Two-Minute Updo.

But, coming in with a fair amount of confidence, we quickly realized the hair gods may have not blessed us with styling skills.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/we-tried-out-pinterest-hair-tutorials-and-this-is-what-happeSun, 29 Mar 2015 16:42:13 -0400<b>"I have testicles on my head."</b>candacelowrynonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult23 Reasons Why Your Theatre Family Is The Only Family You Needhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/reasons-why-your-theatre-family-is-the-only-family-you-ne?utm_term=4ldqpia
“I found the theatre and I found my home.”

Because they don't look at you like you're a weirdo when you suddenly burst into song and dance.

Becuase no one else understands the excitement of learning what your next show is going to be.

And they're the only ones who make you feel less crazy when it seems like your director is making zero sense.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/reasons-why-your-theatre-family-is-the-only-family-you-neSun, 29 Mar 2015 16:14:40 -0400<b>"I found the theatre and I found my home."</b>candacelowrynonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultWe Had Men Explain How Periods Work And It Was Hilarioushttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/men-attempted-to-explain-how-periods-work-and-its?utm_term=4ldqpia
“You just stick these in your coochie, right?”

When you go out, you're either stone-cold sober...

...or the first one to hit the floor.

Sweets are an even bigger problem, because you either withhold yourself completely from giving in to your sweet tooth...

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/beckycatherineharris/signs-youre-an-all-or-nothing-personWed, 18 Mar 2015 18:18:29 -0400<b>It’s completely sober or completely drunk… It’s no sweets or totally bingeing... There is no middle.</b>beckycatherineharrisnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultKids Read Mean Tweets And It Was Super Upsettinghttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/kids-read-mean-tweets-and-it-was-super-upsetting?utm_term=4ldqpia
“Allan’s voice is so annoying it makes me wish I was deaf.”

Teens begin to read the tweets and, at first, laugh off the insults with the audience.

But as the tweets get meaner and meaner, the audience stops laughing, and the teens start to take the remarks to heart.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/kids-read-mean-tweets-and-it-was-super-upsettingFri, 13 Mar 2015 17:23:36 -0400<b>"Allan's voice is so annoying it makes me wish I was deaf."</b>candacelowrynonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult11 Shocking Stories Of Everyday Sexism, As Told By Women In Entertainmenthttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/shocking-stories-of-sexism-as-told-by-females-in-film-and?utm_term=4ldqpia
“The reason why they make film equipment so heavy is to keep little girls like you off of set.”

Being a female in the entertainment industry isn't easy — I mean, it took until 2010 for Kathryn Bigelow to become the first (and only) woman to win an Academy Award for directing. As a woman in the industry, it's normal to face sexual harassment, belittling, and the assumption you aren't smart — all on a daily basis. I asked females in entertainment to share stories of sexism they faced on the job. Here's what 11 of them had to say.

Andrea Hickey for BuzzFeed / Via Thinkstock

Being a woman on the internet is a very judgmental and scary place sometimes. It seems like so many more people are judging your looks instead of your content. It can be confusing because I get as many "She'd be hot if she stopped trying to be funny" comments as I get "Funny girl, too bad she's a troll." I could deliver the same joke as a man and the comments will all be about how I look. "This video is really great if you watch it on mute." "I was distracted by how fat and ugly she is, was this supposed to be a joke?" And my favorite: "When will girls learn that they aren't funny?" It's really very frustrating when I wear, say, a V-neck shirt and make a video; I get called an attention whore, a slut, and if I'd put on some clothes I wouldn't get any views. If I wear a crew neck I get told to show my boobs and shut up.

The worst part, though, is no matter how many subscribers I gain or what level of success I reach, people always attribute it to my appearance. I was talking with a few male Vine users the other day about our numbers of followers, likes, and views. Mine were substantially higher, and almost simultaneously all three guys said, "Yeah but that's because you're a girl," "God it must be so easy being a girl," and "I wish I had tits." No one accredited it to the fact that I post new content daily, collaborate as much as possible with other content creators, or work hard at what I do. No one acknowledged that fact that the ratio of top male to top female influencers isn't even a question. If I only got a fan base on my looks, why isn't every attractive female in the top Vine users? I'll never complain about people telling me I'm attractive. But I am very tired of people telling me that's the only reason I have what I worked very hard for.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/shocking-stories-of-sexism-as-told-by-females-in-film-andWed, 11 Mar 2015 14:12:18 -0400<b>"The reason why they make film equipment so heavy is to keep little girls like you off of set."</b>candacelowrynonadultBeing a female in the entertainment industry isn't easy — I mean, it took until 2010 for Kathryn Bigelow to become the first (and only) <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/mar/08/kathryn-bigelow-oscars-best-director">woman</a> to win an Academy Award for directing. As a woman in the industry, it's normal to face <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jul/22/movie-industry-sexist-sexual-harassment-studios-rife">sexual harassment</a>, belittling, and the <a href="http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2015/01/25/the-highs-and-lows-of-being-a-female-in-hollywood.html">assumption</a> you aren't smart — all on a daily basis. I asked females in entertainment to share stories of sexism they faced on the job. Here's what 11 of them had to say.nonadultnonadultBeing a woman on the internet is a very judgmental and scary place sometimes. It seems like so many more people are judging your looks instead of your content. It can be confusing because I get as many "She'd be hot if she stopped trying to be funny" comments as I get "Funny girl, too bad she's a troll." I could deliver the same joke as a man and the comments will all be about how I look. "This video is really great if you watch it on mute." "I was distracted by how fat and ugly she is, was this supposed to be a joke?" And my favorite: "When will girls learn that they aren't funny?" It's really very frustrating when I wear, say, a V-neck shirt and make a video; I get called an attention whore, a slut, and if I'd put on some clothes I wouldn't get any views. If I wear a crew neck I get told to show my boobs and shut up.
The worst part, though, is no matter how many subscribers I gain or what level of success I reach, people always attribute it to my appearance. I was talking with a few male Vine users the other day about our numbers of followers, likes, and views. Mine were substantially higher, and almost simultaneously all three guys said, "Yeah but that's because you're a girl," "God it must be so easy being a girl," and "I wish I had tits." No one accredited it to the fact that I post new content daily, collaborate as much as possible with other content creators, or work hard at what I do. No one acknowledged that fact that the ratio of top male to top female influencers isn't even a question. If I only got a fan base on my looks, why isn't every attractive female in the top Vine users? I'll never complain about people telling me I'm attractive. But I am very tired of people telling me that's the only reason I have what I worked very hard for.
—Gabbie HannanonadultnonadultI was in film school when one of my professors told me, "The reason why they make film equipment so heavy is to keep little girls like you off of set." I then made it my mission to always be just as strong, to be the first one to jump up to carry something, and even more so to work as a G&amp;E [Grip and Electric] on some sets just to prove that I could.
—Ella MielniczenkononadultI studied dramatic writing and felt like I was often typecast in the guys' projects (as we had to act in one another's short films and plays). The guys always played really diverse/quirky characters while I was scarily often a non-speaking female object of affection for the male characters — a "naughty schoolgirl" or a ditz. I did my best to have a sense of humor about it and to do as much as I could with the characters, but it was very revealing of how straight men often view women, which then translates to what their writing becomes.
I will say though: For our graduation, we had Glen Mazzara (the former showrunner of <i>The Walking Dead</i>) give an amazing speech about how we are responsible for how we write people of other genders, races, and sexual orientations, and my friends and I in the front row immediately jolted up to give him a standing ovation. It felt like one of the first times something like this was acknowledged.
—Julia PugachevskynonadultnonadultI worked as a writer on a (terrible) comedy series (that three and a half people watched) for two months, and was constantly referred to as "girl writer" throughout my time there. It made me feel like I was a token there to fill a quota, and not there because of my writing or comedic abilities. It also made me feel like my gender mattered more than my talent, or was seen as influencing every joke I wrote or idea I presented, when, really, being female is just one facet of who I am.
There was also a PA who hit on me relentlessly, despite my bringing up the fact that I was in a relationship and clearly not interested. He would keep talking to me while I was trying to work and asking me out, which I found pretty unprofessional. It just added to the idea that I was seen, above all else, as a "girl" and not as a colleague.
—AnonymousnonadultWhen I moved to Los Angeles (almost 10 years ago now), I originally wanted to be a cinematographer and was told to either get a job as a camera assistant or at a camera rental house. No one at any camera rental house would hire me because I was a girl and they felt I couldn't "lift 50 pounds or more" of equipment. Meanwhile, when I PA'd on set, I tried to make friends with all the camera department guys, and they were literally all guys (back then, and I don't think it's changed much, if at all, since; there were only two female members of the American Society of Cinematographers), but none of them would take me seriously. Their best advice was to "try to get a job at a camera rental house." A classic Hollywood catch-22. Suffice to say all this frustrated me enough to make me give up on pursuing this career path entirely after a few years of trying.
—Crystal RononadultnonadultWhen I worked a talent agency I was up for a desk and was passed over. When I spoke with a friend who had been at the company longer, I was told, "Don't worry about it, he only hires tall, thin blonde girls." When I asked why, he told me that the agent wanted to make sure his assistant was hot enough so that a) people would wonder who she is with him, b) his clients would have someone to flirt with, and c) he would be feel "comfortable" sending her on his behalf to events.
—AnonymousnonadultI was applying for a bunch of film internships my junior year of college. I had to
get a recommendation from the director of the film program. I contacted him and
we met for the first time in his office. When I walked in the first thing he did was
look me up and down, then commented on my appearance: "That's an interesting
dress" and "Why are you so tense?" He didn't ask me anything about my time at
the college or of my film experiences in general. The "meeting" was barely 15
minutes, and he just asked me to send him my cover letter and résumé and he'd
have a recommendation for me by the end of the week.
I had always heard good things about him from all the male students in the
program and how he helped them network and get jobs in the industry. Before I
left his office, I had asked him if he knew any contacts in the industry or if anyone
was looking for interns and he told me, "No. I can't help you. You have to apply
yourself." It took him over two weeks to get back to me with my recommendation,
after I politely reminded him of needing it by a certain date. When he finally sent
it to me it was obvious he put no thought into it and he even misspelled my name
and the company I was applying to. I basically had to find a new recommendation
at the last minute.
—AnonymousnonadultnonadultWhen I was 19 I had an internship with a high-profile entertainment news company. A man there "took me under his wing"; he was one of the head anchors, and he had me with him almost every day.
Because I have big eyes and a sweet and Southern demeanor, I really believe people don't know how perceptive and smart I am. I graduated magna cum laude from a high-profile university (just saying). I was for sure intimidated and did whatever he needed me to do. He made a few comments here and there on how he liked my style or look or how I was just a little baby and he was going to teach me, etc. I was with him the day Michael Jackson died and most of the studio was on hiatus. He and I went to Michael Jackson's house in Encino. We got a coffee together and he even let me do an on-camera news report. When we got back to the studio, we were watching it and he said, "Do you like the way you look?"
I remember my face started prickling because I had a feeling I knew what was about to come. I said, "Well... I think so." He said, "Here's the thing, and I can say these things because I just lost 30 pounds to make myself more appealing for TV, and so I'm gonna be honest with you — you're very beautiful. You have a sweet, old Hollywood face and I like looking at you. But I want to put you on a shelf and admire you from afar and keep you as a treasure. To make it in television, you have to be fuckable. And right now you look like a little porcelain doll. The thing is, no one wants to fuck a porcelain doll. I'm telling you this because I believe in you and I really think you could be something special."
I was so shocked. I didn't cry, in fact I nodded in agreement before calling my mom and crying to her on the phone. I did go back the next day but asked my supervisor if I could not work with him; he definitely caught wind of me not liking him and started being so rude to me and making snide comments. I quit at the end of that week. I always say if I ever write an autobiography that's what I'm going to call it: <i>No One Wants to Fuck a Porcelain Doll: A Southern Belle's Memoir to "Making It" in Hollywood</i>. I'll never forget that!
—AnonymousnonadultnonadultOver the summer I got a job as a PA in London, and I was the only American on the crew and the only young woman in my department besides the leading man's personal assistant. There was a constant harassment from the older men on the locations and security teams, who would consistently call me "sweetheart" and "love" while asking why my boyfriend didn't pick me up from work (I didn't have one) or tell me it was "National Kiss a Stranger Day."
But the worst was when we were filming in a bad neighborhood in East London and these two older guys stood in their yards getting wasted on beer and yelling at me every time I walked by, which was often. Each time their comments would get more and more aggressive, from "Hey bird, why don't you go get me some sugar!" to "You fucking yankee cunt, look a man in the face when he's talking to you." I told the assistant director who asked security to go check on them. But they ended up joking around and having a few beers. The men stopped, but only because they had new drinking buddies to talk to.
—AnonymousnonadultDuring my latest project, I have been working with a small, completely male production company. Although these were microaggressions and probably unrealized, they were an irritating test of my confidence. I was assumed twice to be with hair and makeup. I was also called "darling" and "sweetie" multiple times. There were instances when I was being spoken down to and it was very clear that I was not being taken seriously by particular members of the crew. When an individual discovered that I won a student film contest and attended the Oscars, they said that they were surprised and thought I was just a "cute girl" who worked in social media.
I admit I am a recent college graduate and I am learning how to best perform in a work environment, but it is irritating that as a woman, if I demand respect, I am a bitch, and if I remain passive, I am a ditz. I hate that this is an insecurity that I have from my life experience and girlhood. Luckily, this is just motivation for me to work harder and be better than small-minded people. While I get ahead, they eat my sparkly girl dust.
—AnonymousnonadultnonadultI worked for a high-profile studio executive my first year after college. My goal was to eventually work in children's entertainment, primarily at their parent company in creative development. I felt like I had paid my dues — scheduled enough power lunches and meetings and set visits and all the fun duties that come with being an executive assistant to a high-powered entertainment executive. After a year of working with him, I knew we had just hired a woman who ran the entire human resources department at the parent company I wanted to work for. I knew she obviously had connections for my dream job, and I just wanted an informational interview with her, but I wanted my boss's blessing.
I think people mistake kindness for weakness, because I think it played into how my boss perceived me. He is a big, harsh, unfriendly man who never said anything more than the basics to me, never had a conversation. So after about a year of working for him, I went to him one morning, incredibly nervous, and told him I wanted to talk (about connecting with this new HR executive). He was definitely caught off-guard, and didn't know how to react so he advised me to take a seat on his couch, which I did.
I told him my goal of eventually working as a development executive at their parent company. He didn't say a word throughout my whole "presentation," and eventually said, "I guess I'm just shocked because you struck me as the type of girl who wanted to keep a job like this until she had a family and could stay at home." I said, "No... I do want a family but that is way down the road." I was heartbroken! I felt so sad that for a year he saw me as <i>that</i> girl! He said, "All right, well I suppose I could talk to her and see what I can do." I wanted to say, all it takes is one phone call to her, stupid, but I didn't. After a couple of weeks of him acting awkward around me and me realizing nothing was going to happen so long as he saw me that way, I decided to find a job elsewhere.
It shouldn't matter if I like pink or flowers; I can still want a career as an entertainment executive. And I'm allowed to have a family AND a job outside the home.
—Anonymousnonadult29 Things Every '00s Girl Begged Her Mom Forhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/kirstenking/apple-bottom-jeans?utm_term=4ldqpia
Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur.

An Abercrombie polo that you sacrificed your sight and sense of smell to retrieve from that godforsaken store.

A Juicy Couture jumpsuit that you would do zero physical activity in.

Anything from the Delia's catalog.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/kirstenking/apple-bottom-jeansTue, 10 Mar 2015 19:13:17 -0400<b>Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur.</b>kirstenkingnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult... And you liked subconsciously chewing on their clothes.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultBeing In A Sorority Freshman Year Vs. Senior Yearhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/being-in-a-sorority-freshman-year-vs-senior-year?utm_term=4ldqpia
‘Cause we are ~sisters~ we stand together…

Preparing for recruitment during your freshman year:

What a time to be alive! You're so excited to find that perfect group of girls that you can call your ~sisters~.

CW

Preparing for recruitment during your senior year:

Every freshman looks straight out of a Brandy Melville catalog, and you're just DGAFing in your sweatpants.

ABC

The first day of Rush as a freshman:

Everyone is cool. There's never a dull moment, even when you stand through minutes of awkward silence.

Fox Searchlight

The first day of Rush as a senior:

You fear that your newly developed awkwardness will surface, and you'll have nothing to talk about with the youths.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/being-in-a-sorority-freshman-year-vs-senior-yearThu, 05 Mar 2015 19:02:35 -0500<b>'Cause we are ~sisters~ we stand together...</b>candacelowrynonadult35 Things That Happen On Every Episode Of "The Walking Dead"http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/mention-survival-one-more-time?utm_term=4ldqpia
*Repeats “it’s all about survival” multiple times*

First of all, the opening scene will start with a chaotic flashback/forward where walkers are being too damn clingy...

AMC

Then a member of the group says an insanely sassy comment, AND CREDITS ROLL.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/mention-survival-one-more-timeWed, 04 Mar 2015 16:15:10 -0500<b>*Repeats "it's all about survival" multiple times*</b>candacelowrynonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultLiterally, a playroom with books and CDs.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultREALLY RICK? IS IT?nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultHere's The One Easter Egg You Missed In "Big Hero 6"http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/heres-the-cutest-easter-egg-you-missed-in-big-hero-6?utm_term=4ldqpia
It’s just so fluffy.

So HOPEFULLY you have seen the wild and crazy Academy Award-winning animated film Big Hero 6.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/women-respond-to-the-first-mean-thing-someone-said-aboutMon, 02 Mar 2015 16:12:41 -0500<b>"Bitch, I'm flawless."</b>candacelowrynonadult<b>Response:</b> "I was turning into a woman. Deal with it."nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "Oh, I'm not (but my boobs appeared early)."nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "He got bit by a rabid dog the next week. So, karma is a BITCH."nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "My boobs are still small, so I don't have to wear a bra all the time!!!"nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "I think you meant, 'Can I caress your six-pack abs?'"nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "But I still get away with the kids menu."nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "Don't talk to me."nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "WTF, WHO CARES?"nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "Bitch, I'm flawless."nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "I &lt;3 my thighs...and you're mean!"nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "In 2015, you'll wish you did, too."nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "I still love fries so screw you! Plus, being chubby forced me to get a personality so THANKS!!!"nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "Dude, I was in FOURTH GRADE." (It was my friend's mom who said it.)nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "What? I can't hear you over the bag of chips I'm about to eat. Fuck off!" ¯\_(ツ)_/¯nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "It's a scar from a birthmark, you jerk." (Also, RUDE and really insensitive.)nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "FUCK YOU."nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "Under no circumstances would I pardon you saying that."nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Response:</b> "These ribs protect my heart... A heart that you clearly don't have."nonadultnonadultnonadultThis Is How To Dress For Your Favorite Body Featurehttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/how-to-dress-for-your-body-type?utm_term=4ldqpia
If you got it, flaunt it.

Candace Lowry / BuzzFeed, Macey J. Foronda / BuzzFeed

Marie Denee, otherwise known as "The Curvy Fashionista," gave us pointers on how to dress and flaunt your favorite features.

Marie told BuzzFeed, "When it comes to dressing for your favorite parts of your body, there are lots of 'dont's' out there. I say ignore those because they can hold you back from putting your best curve forward. Step out of your own box, experiment, and play with new silhouettes and colors to accentuate your assets!"

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/how-to-dress-for-your-body-typeFri, 27 Feb 2015 15:07:11 -0500<b>If you got it, flaunt it.</b>candacelowrynonadultnonadultnonadultMarie told BuzzFeed, "When it comes to dressing for your favorite parts of your body, <b>there are lots of 'dont's' out there. I say ignore those because they can hold you back from putting your best curve forward.</b> Step out of your own box, experiment, and play with new silhouettes and colors to accentuate your assets!"nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Lara:</b> I love my arms because they have always been there for me. When I need to hug people, they are here. When I need to push people away, they are also here. When I need to reach into the bag of Cheetos, my arms provide. These arms were shaped from years of playing tennis and shucking sweet corn. They remind me of my home in Indiana, and the freckles remind me of my trips to Florida. At the end of the day, my arms will always be there to hug me...even if no one else is. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
<b>Kirsten:</b> I may not have the biggest booty, and it might not break the internet anytime soon, but it's cute and I like it. I don't have the best coordination, so it's great to have my butt to cushion my semi-frequent falls; it's really always been there for me. I think we all have a responsibility to love our bodies, no matter what shape or size, so damn right I love my butt.
<b>Candace:</b> I've always had more of an athletic figure my whole life, so I'm on the more muscular side. Although I'm no Chrissy Teigen, I love my legs, not because of their length, but because they're reminders that I have muscle definition that is hard to get. They're firm and LUSCIOUS and they remind me of how strong I am. Soccer thighs are the best thighs, even though they can scare the shit out of people...
<b>Allison:</b> I think I was drawn to clothing with different or interesting back cutouts before I really learned to love my back. But after accumulating a bunch of backless stuff, I came to realize that I really love that part of my body. I don't have very large "gazongas," so tops with low fronts make me feel kind of frumpy and flat. But backless clothing makes me feel like a POWERFUL WOMAN. Plus, it allows for great ventilation.
<b>Kristin:</b> I think having boobs is a lot like having a dog. Yes, they take a lot of energy, and can drive you crazy, and if they're not properly restrained, they can jump out at people. But for me, they're pretty darn cute and a lot of fun. Plus, it's like the only body part I've ever had where I was excited to go up a size.
<b>Sheridan:</b> I'm not an idiot. I know I'm plus-size and I know that many people might not look at my waist and shout, "So jealous!" But here's the thing: I freaking love it. It may not be the tiniest or covered in those defined ab things, but sometimes I'll look in the mirror and feel like Jessica Rabbit. The waist is a magical thing, y'all. You can have a belly, you can have "thunder thighs," and your back can roll over your bra, but the second you define your waist you feel like a million bucks.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Marie:</b> If you love your arms, sleeveless and strapless is the obvious choice to go, but there is more! Play with mixed-media sleeves (think leather and wool, lace and sheer, and various textures), one shoulder (which is a major spring trend), and strategic cutouts!
<b>Lara:</b> When I first saw the cutout-shoulder crop top I was like, "Um, hell no." But then I put it on. And my body involuntarily started dancing. I felt like a new woman. And my shoulders were so happy to be poking free. I put on the green dress and my shoulders were like, "Don't ever hide me again, Lara!" I guess I never thought to to wear the clothes with cutouts because I never liked geometry. But hey, now I do. I guess Mrs. Rausch was onto something all along.nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Marie:</b> For the bum, there is nothing better than a great pair of jeans to show the glutes off! I prefer my skinny jeans, but whatever the style, a great fit does wonders to the bum! In addition to denim I would also suggest fitted and tailored midi skirts too!
<b>Kirsten:</b> The suggestions weren't very far off from my normal sense of style, so I felt pretty good in all of the outfits. I think women are constantly being told how they can dress to hide their "flaws," but it was nice to focus on accentuating the things I was proud of...or should I say, ass-centuate... ha-ha (I had to).nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Marie:</b> If you love your legs, honey, then I am all for this season's shirtdress trend to show off the gams! While an obvious choice would be to rock a mini or play in shorts, I suggest skirts and dresses with up-to-there slits! Also, the envelope or tulip skirts are fun and give you a bit of interest around your legs!
<b>Candace:</b> I LOVE envelope skirts, because it's like special delivery to Hot Town: Awesome Legs... (sorry), and my go-to dresses are usually shirtdresses because they're so damn comfortable, and it's an excuse to not wear pants. I feel great in these clothes and they're super easy to get. I guess I should be thankful I live in L.A., because I can show off my legs almost every day without looking like I don't understand weather. Your legs don't need to be a certain size, as long as YOU love them.nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Marie:</b> If you love your back, pick items that make just as much of an exit as an entrance! Sheer and lace-back tops and dresses as well as those with bold open and deep plunging backs do the trick here! Just make sure that the "girls" are supported!
<b>Allison:</b> I definitely own a lot of this type of clothing, although I've never thought about the fact that it makes quite an exit! Maybe that's because my favorite part of the night is going home to bed? I can't wait to turn around on these fools!nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Marie:</b> If you love the girls, I suggest FIRST finding the perfect-fitting bra (they say we should be measured at least twice a year or every six months — I know, right?), but I would def play with deep V tops and dresses, but also wrap tops and dresses along with playful prints up top! I would also opt for fitted tops along with A-line silhouettes!
<b>Kristin:</b> I've not going to lie, v-neck tops and I do not historically have the best relationship. I am definitely Team Full Coverage Bra; plunge bras can make my boobs feel like an escaping boulder in an Indiana Jones movie. So I was definitely worried that these photos would be the type that would threaten any future I might have in politics. But I wanted to keep both of these dresses forever — I felt like these looks were a good compromise between Cleavage Town and Comfort City. I know a lot of people are reluctant, but I encourage you to GIVE V's A CHANCE, Y'ALL.nonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Marie:</b> Playing up the waist, you have a few options here. One of the most popular and on-trend items are crop tops. I prefer a looser-fit crop, BUT this is an option to show off your waistline. In addition, I would definitely say wrap dresses and tops are your besties! Peplums, strategic color-blocked dresses and tops are fun to play in here... Depending on your comfort level, I do love a great bodycon here too!
<b>Sheridan:</b> Amen! I chose this jumpsuit because the print is fun (who says plus-size girls can only wear black?) and the belt ties in my waist pretty well. And the dress makes me feel like an even sexier Olivia Pope. Like, if she was trying to give Fitz a lap dance or something. I'm all for wrap dresses and even some bodycon dresses. My only problem is crop tops. Since fate (and genetics) left me with these ginormous ladies I call my boobs, it's very hard for me to pull off a crop top. It's all good though — I get to rock a trillion other items.nonadultnonadultnonadult1. Fit is key, no matter what your dress size is. Items should lay comfortably over your clothes, should not ride up when walking, pull across the bustline, or create stress lines at the seams! <b>When you are comfortable, you are confident!</b>
2. Everyone is a critic, so go ahead and dress for YOU. <b>Find a rule and break it</b>. Explore your own personal style and have fun with it!
3. <b>A tailor is your best friend</b>. Next to fit, this is key. You would be surprised how much a stitch can transform your look!
4. Do not be afraid to play with patterns to accentuate and camouflage! As a tip, <b>the larger the print, the more attention that is drawn to that body part!</b>nonadultnonadultnonadult24 Times You Connected With Patrick Star On A Spiritual Levelhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/times-you-connected-with-patrick-star-on-a-spiritual-leve?utm_term=4ldqpia
“Who you calling Pinhead?”

First of all, when you both shared the fact that the inner workings of your mind were an enigma, you knew you and Patrick had something special.

Nickelodeon

And when Spongebob came to Patrick to have his most important questions answered it resonated with you.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/times-you-connected-with-patrick-star-on-a-spiritual-leveThu, 26 Feb 2015 17:59:08 -0500<b>"Who you calling Pinhead?"</b>candacelowrynonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult23 People You Eventually Meet At A Christian Collegehttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/people-you-eventually-meet-at-a-christian-college?utm_term=4ldqpia
May the Lord be with you.

The RA who is determined to help you stay pure.

Classic line: "I cannot wait to grow spiritually with you all this year."

The person who puts inspirational quotes over their abroad photos.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/people-you-eventually-meet-at-a-christian-collegeTue, 24 Feb 2015 16:46:37 -0500<b>May the Lord be with you.</b>candacelowrynonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "I cannot wait to grow spiritually with you all this year."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "You can tell me ANYTHING."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "Guys, I don't think you realize HOW MUCH work I have."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "God, this will look so good after it goes through VSCO."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "I came here to find my forever and always."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> *scribbles "God loves you" on desk and runs away*nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "LOL I can't believe you still believe in that magic."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "I'm just trying to see both sides, OK?"nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> *goes on one date* "We're basically a thing now."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "Do you think you can make it to my pop-up worship session on Monday?"nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> *snaps picture of absurdly hip activity* "I just can't wait to spend the rest of my life with this man/woman."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "Oh, this dress? I've had it for a while. It's SO OLD."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "It's actually the first day of Hanukkah." *everyone is shocked*nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "I've only been practicing for a few hours, but I have a four-part mashup of a couple pop songs and a worship hymn."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND. I'M GOING TO FAIL."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "Wanna go to my rager?" *doesn't mention it's at a mansion*nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> *snaps picture of sunset on campus* #SoBlessednonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "Would anyone like to pray before chapter?"nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "In case you didn't know...some people can't afford shoes."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "Yeah, I probably won't get all my credits, but I don't give a shit." *gets more credits than you*nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> *second semester senior year* "I've actually read the Bible multiple times."nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "Oh, there <i>is</i> going to be alcohol?"nonadult<b>Classic line:</b> "Do what you want. We're all equal here."nonadult20 Oscar Looks That Prove You Can Look Amazing At Any Agehttp://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/oscar-women-who-prove-you-can-look-amazing-at-any-age?utm_term=4ldqpia
THE LIMIT DOES NOT EXIST.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/what-would-john-travolta-do-to-you-at-an-awards-showMon, 23 Feb 2015 16:01:14 -0500<b>How will Glom Gazingo bless you?</b>candacelowrynonadultnonadultWe Tried On Oscar Dresses, And This Is What Happenedhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/we-tried-on-oscar-dresses-and-this-is-what-happened?utm_term=4ldqpia
We were definitely both fierce and fiercely scared.

Will Varner for BuzzFeed

What does it feel like to wear something fit for the red carpet? What would it be like for us — normal, non-famous humans — to try on Oscarworthy gowns? Would they fit? Would we look ridiculous?

Which ended up being pretty inspirational. If you're in the L.A. area and interested in learning more about how to become a stylist, Anita's hosting a seminar with the International Style Institute on Feb. 27.

]]>http://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/we-tried-on-oscar-dresses-and-this-is-what-happenedSat, 21 Feb 2015 13:47:36 -0500<b>We were definitely both fierce and fiercely scared.</b>leonoraepsteinnonadultnonadultWhat does it feel like to wear something fit for the red carpet? What would it be like for us — normal, non-famous humans — to try on Oscarworthy gowns? Would they fit? Would we look ridiculous?nonadultWhich ended up being pretty inspirational. If you're in the L.A. area and interested in learning more about how to become a stylist, Anita's hosting a seminar with the <a href="http://www.theinternationalstyleinstitute.com/">International Style Institute</a> on Feb. 27.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult<b>Candace:</b> I mean, I LOVE dressing up, but I have a feeling I'll be going up 1-2 sizes because of my rib cage and chest. IDK, that's a weird thing for me. But I'm super excited to feel like a celeb for a moment.
<b>Kirsten:</b> I'm excited but a little nervous that I'll need to go up a few sizes to fit into high-end, designer dresses. I'm really excited to get to essentially play dress-up for the day, although I'm not sure I'll be able to rock it.
<b>Leo:</b> I'll probably be a larger size in evening wear. I imagine feeling delicate, like I won't want to break the dress. Or something bad might happen to me in it. OK, scared now.
<b>Alex:</b> Excited to try on beautiful clothes, but nervous that I'll look like a little kid playing dress-up.
<b>Kristin:</b> I'm super nervous that I won't fit into anything. Whenever I hear something about how a bigger actress can't get someone to dress her, I get a little sad — if it's that bad for them, it's got to be impossible for me! Also, I'm normally anti-Spanx, because it's basically just jail for your stomach.nonadultnonadult<b>The experience:</b> It was a freaking whirlwind. Anita and her assistants were working so fast, talking to each other about accessories in a stylist language I did not understand. I was trying on dresses like there was no tomorrow, and they finally gasped (in a good way) when I put on this dress. They made me feel BEAUTIFUL. I was SOCKED UP in that puppy, and I was pretty shocked my best look was a beaded dress with freakin' sleeves, but I felt pretty good.
<b>Seeing my picture:</b> I definitely looked smaller than I felt! I never thought I'd look good in a tight, beaded dress, but I felt a lot better once I saw myself in it. I look like a <i>Downton Abbey</i> badass. Get me some tea, peasants...not really.
<b>What I learned about my body:</b> I saw flaws in places where people saw beauty, and that was interesting. I'm not a fan of my stomach and chest, so I usually try to show off my butt and legs more, but by pushing me out of my comfort zone in a tight dress, it made me see my body differently.
<b>Anita, on Candace's look:</b> Having that empire look is really gorgeous. She's got that lovely upper body and I wanted to show that off. I wanted something that felt very <i>Downton Abbey</i> with her gorgeous dark hair and playing off the dark and sexy with something really sweet and pretty.nonadultnonadult<b>The experience:</b> I definitely felt beautiful once I was in the dress, but getting to that point was a little scary. There was a moment where I was like, "Yup, my butt is going to rip this dress." (It didn't, thankfully.) I think if I was on the red carpet I would be the girl walking around with her shoes off, or rocking a pair of shorts like Pharrell.
<b>Seeing my picture:</b> After seeing my picture I thought, <i>OK, I get it</i>. It made me realize a lot of my insecurities were more in my head than based in reality. That was a nice feeling for sure.
<b>What I learned about my body:</b> I think it's easy to feel more comfortable in baggy clothes, but it felt pretty empowering to be put in a tight, curve-hugging dress and still feel beautiful. Although to be honest I did think about how the hell I would comfortably be able to eat a piece of pizza in that dress — that's important.
<b>Anita, on Kirsten's look:</b> I wanted something sleek and modern and edgy for her. It worked really well with her body shape, and just keeping the accessories really clean and just having that bright pop of color, she carries the color really well.nonadultnonadult<b>The experience:</b> The dress itself was spectacular. It's always funny how you can look at something on the rack and think, <i>Hmm, I dunno</i>, but once it's on, you can really appreciate how it's crafted to make a woman's body look like the best version of itself.
<b>Seeing my picture:</b> I feel like I only ever tend to focus on certain parts of myself, so seeing all of me in one go felt like looking at a stranger! I wish I knew how to pose not like a middle schooler on picture day, but some things are just never going to happen.
<b>What I learned about my body:</b> I like that I can wear a plunging neckline without having to worry about, like, lassoing parts in. A lot of women are socialized to worry about or apologize for parts of their bodies instead of working to appreciate and accentuate the things that make us unique. I'm glad I've gotten better at that.
<b>Anita, on Alex's look:</b> It just felt very old Hollywood, and she arrived with her darker lip, and it just kind of all came together really beautifully. I wanted to emphasize her height, and the neckline — she can carry off that deep plunging neckline.nonadultnonadult<b>The experience:</b> When I saw my dress on the hanger, I was like, "Nope. Nope. Nope." But when I saw myself in the mirror, it was kind of awesome, although it was like looking at a picture of someone else. I was also downright shocked when Anita told me the dress was a size 2. Like, that couldn't be right. It just goes to show you how crazy-different sizing is across the board, like WTF.
<b>Seeing my picture:</b> I just wondered: Does this look really silly? Or does it look really good? I felt like such an impostor posing for those photos, but I could also see how much fun I had. Weird quandary.
<b>What I learned about my body:</b> Candace and Kristin both told me, "I had no idea your body looked like that." I guess I try to deny having curves. It made me realize that I often have this weird rule in my head that I'm not allowed to dress "sexy," which is clearly a really dumb rule. So fuck that from now on.
<b>Anita, on Leo's look:</b> The blond hair with the red lips was such a classic Marilyn Monroe combination, you can't go wrong. And the neckline was great, and she's got these gorgeous curves and it just hugged her in all the right places. It was a match made in heaven.nonadultnonadult<b>The experience:</b> I FIT INTO THE FIRST DRESS I TRIED ON. Truth talk, I got a very serious Italian funeral vibe the first time I saw my dress. But then I put it on and I was like, oh, right, professionals are dressing me, maybe I should just chill out and try new things. Plus, I went first, and everyone was so excited when I walked up the stairs — even if I was feeling self-conscious, it was basically impossible to feel bad with that kind of reaction.
<b>Seeing my picture:</b> Damn, my body looks good. I actually don't regret putting on Spanx for this — I don't feel like I'm trying to fool anyone, I just look like a superhero version of myself. Still not wearing Spanx every day, though.
<b>What I learned about my body:</b> I HAVE LEGGGGGGGGS!
<b>Anita, on Kristin's look:</b> I wanted something really sleek and sexy. She's got such gorgeous long hair, and we really wanted to embrace that. And something that just sort of showed off the shape and gave her some waist with the ruching in the middle. Black is always just so sleek, you cannot go wrong.nonadultnonadult<b>Leo:</b> It was actually way more special than I thought it'd be! Like, if you are a celebrity and complain about being a celebrity, you need to shut up because getting dressed professionally is AWESOME. It does make me wonder to what extent celebs feel like characters versus their real selves on the red carpet, because I certainly felt like a real-life alien. A cute one, maybe.
<b>Kirsten:</b> It actually went a lot better than I anticipated. The whole day I was a little nervous — I imagined myself ripping a dress or getting thrown in something that really wasn't my style. However, I think the stylist knew how to dress all of our bodies. I've never had a team swarming around me for the mere purpose of making me look good — but yeah, that was something I could get used to.
<b>Alex:</b> It was better than I expected. I wish it could have lasted longer and we could have played around with different styles a bit more. I also wish champagne was involved.
<b>Candace:</b> It was crazy, the pressure I felt on myself, as a simpleton, when preparing for this. I was drinking green tea and eating foods that would settle well just for ONE PICTURE. I just loved the fact that I felt safe and confident with a stylist who knew what she was doing.
<b>Kristin:</b> I learned two things. 1) I shouldn't be so mean to clothes before I try them on, and 2) bigger or curvier actresses really shouldn't have a tough time finding people to style them for awards shows. If a stylist has talent, they can make anybody look like a million bucks.nonadult